Factors affecting site - Mapwork Flashcards

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Nearest conurbations

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Close cities provide people who will use the new site

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Drainage

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Flat land will lead to low surface runoff/steep land will lead to high surface runoff
Flood plain of river leaves site open to flooding

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Room to Expand

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Flat unused land next to the site provides space to expand if initial site is successful

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Geology and soil type

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Sedimentary rock eg sandstone is good for building, it is also permeable so aids drainage. Sedimentary rock is associated with good farmland

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Influence of seasons

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Winter could lead to dangerous icy conditions and a lack of people visiting.
Too busy in summer could lead to congestion as lots of tourists go to site

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Nearby roads, transport hubs

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Allows people coming to the site to easily commute

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7
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Gradient of slope

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Steep gradients make it hard to build on

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Altitude

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High altitude will be cold (lapse rate) this will affect vegetation, may not be suitable depending on the site

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Aspect

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Direction site faces will affect the climate, micro climate may be created how will this impact site

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10
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Sustainability

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Economy
Energy source
Building materials

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11
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Impact upon locals and environment

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This may affect why a site is chosen depending on the purpose of the site

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Cost of land

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Land further away from CBD will be cheaper (bid rent theory) this will allow a bigger site to be built, transport must be considered

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Infrastructure

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Sewage, look at wind direction could lead to unpleasant smell.
Electricity
Rubbish collection

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